Boston, MA vs Simi Valley, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 39). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $81,744). Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 684,379 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+15.1 |
D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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